Thirdy Ravena back in B.League action after return from injury

Thirdy Ravena made his return with the San-En Neophoenix on Wednesday, but he couldn’t do enough to keep his team from falling to Ryukyu, 110-71, in the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.League).

Ravena, who was part of the starting five, made the first basket for the team, and finished with a statline of 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.

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Jack Cooley led Ryukyu for the win with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

On the other side of the court, Kyle Hunt listed 17 markers and 12 boards in the losing effort.

With the loss, Neophoenix now has an 11-37 win-loss card, while Ryukyu improves to 36-10.

Ravena's return was much awaited in the B.League as he was sidelined for almost three months with a finger injury.

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Ravena and the Neophoenix will return to their home court and play against Kawasaki for their next match on Saturday. —Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA News